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Place of Origin: Polish
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant. White enamel shade. Cast iron top. Striped glass.
Weight: 6.0 kg / 13.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Vintage White Porcelain Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain wall mounting and a striped glass cover. The socket requires E27/E 26 light bulbs. New wire. Th...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage White Porcelain Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall mounting and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/E 26 light bulbs. New wire. T...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$175 / item
Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall light made in Poland during the 1960s. It features a cast iron body, a clear glass cover and a steel grid.The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Iron
Industrial Green Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Ceramic Wall Lamp 'TRN' by Pani Jurek, Brass, Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN Wall lamp
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown: TRN, Green
Ceramic tube: 5 cm x 36 cm / 14,17" x 1,97"
Ceramic tube diameter: 5 cm / 1,97"
Depth: 13,5 cm / 5,32"
Bulb (not included...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp in Cast Iron from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial factory pendant lamp in cast iron
- Manufactured by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s
- Light grey enamel shade with white enamel interior
- Holophane glass cover
- W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Late Century Polish Aluminium & Prismatic Glass Industrial Light by POLAM
By Polam
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A robust vintage industrial pendant light featuring its original ribbed prismatic glass lens within a cast aluminium enclosure which protects the lamp holder manufactured by POLAM.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
White Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
White industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and a frosted glass. The porcelain socket requires standard E 2...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made by A23 factory in Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain ceiling mounting and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/E 26 light bulbs. New wire....
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light with Frosted Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight ...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm
Model shown: Ochre
Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Lafaiette S Wall Light Sconce Lamp Abstract Sculptures Brass Radar
By Colé
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Since the origin of Radar Interiors the founder, designer Bastien Taillard, has chosen to work on essential lines and a meticulous re-visitation of shap...
Category
2010s Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Cage Pendant Lamp in Cast Iron from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial factory pendant lamp in cast iron
- Manufactured by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s
- Light grey enamel shade with white enamel interior
- Holophane glass cover and iro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
MARIA SC chandelier in pink
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and mode...
Category
2010s Art Deco Polish Lighting
Materials
Steel
$534 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Ceramic Wall Lamp 'TRN' by Pani Jurek, Brass, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN Wall lamp Z1
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown in main picture: TRN Z1, Ochre
Ceramic tube: 5 cm x 36 cm / 14,17" x 1,97"
Ceramic tube diameter: 5 cm / 1,97"
Depth: 13,5 cm / 5,3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Wall Lamp 'TRN' by Pani Jurek, Silver, Steel Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN Wall lamp Z1
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown in main picture: TRN Z1, Steel blue
Ceramic tube: 5 cm x 36 cm / 14,17" x 1,97"
Ceramic tube diameter: 5 cm / 1,97"
Depth: 13,5 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
MARIA SC chandelier in black
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and mode...
Category
2010s Art Deco Polish Lighting
Materials
Steel
$534 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Light Blue, Medium Blue & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm
Model shown: Medium blue, light blue & ochre
Bulb (not included): E27/E26, comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
TRN ceramic color wall lamp
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The Z1 wall lamp is part of the TRN collection, featuring three-dimensional objects inspired by the paintings of Jan Tarasin. The pieces in this collection are characterized by their...
Category
2010s Polish Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$627 / item
Large Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The socket requires standard E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Petrol Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petrol enamel industrial wall lamp with white interior.
Clear glass.
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm. Three holes to secure.
Weight: 6.70 kg / 14.8 lb
Priced per individual ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial dark white (light grey) enamel pendant light made by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Vintage Airport Runway Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial airport runway floor lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s. It features an iron floor mounting and a red plexiglass c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Iron
$210 / item
Brass Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of white enamel with brass top.
white interior
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Ceramic Wall Lamp 'TRN' by Pani Jurek, Brass, Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN Wall lamp
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown in main picture: TRN, Brown
Ceramic tube: 5 cm x 36 cm / 14,17" x 1,97"
Ceramic tube diameter: 5 cm / 1,97"
Depth: 13,5 cm / 5,32"
Bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN C1 Green & Steel Blue, Silver Finish by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The C1 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection.
Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they w...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light with Frosted Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight ...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Industrial Petrol Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green ( petrol ) enamel factory pendant light made in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. The bakelite socket with iron hook requires standard E 27/ E2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured in Poland during the 1960s. It features a green enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a clear glass cover. The por...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Beige Industrial Hanging Tube Light from Famor , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This beige iron industrial tube light was made by Famor in Poland during the 1970s .The light is converted into two Led T8, 120 cm light tubes. The weight of the lamp is 6 kg. Light ...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Iron
A pair of Art Deco lamps, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco lamps from the mid-20th century, Poland.
Dimensions: height 60 cm / diameter 25 cm
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Walnut
$1,821 / set
Light Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant. Grey enamel shade. Cast iron top. Holophane glass.
Weight 6.0 kg / 13.2 lb.
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Grey Enamel Industrial Hanging Tube Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made by Elektrosvit in fot er Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a dark grey enamel shade with white enamel inerrior and iron top .The light ...
Category
1960s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Ceramic Wall Lamp 'TRN' by Pani Jurek, Brass, Steel Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN Wall lamp Z1
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown in main picture: TRN Z1, Steel blue
Ceramic tube: 5 cm x 36 cm / 14,17" x 1,97"
Ceramic tube diameter: 5 cm / 1,97"
Depth: 13,5 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass Globe Opal 40 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 40 pendant light by Schwung
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 85 cm
Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes
Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nic...
Category
2010s Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,280 / item
Small Misalliance Solid Brass Wall Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Misalliance solid brass wall light by Lexavala.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 70 x H 8 cm
Materials: Brass.
There are two lenghts of socket covers, extending over the LED. Two shor...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,186 / item
Industrial Petrol Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made by A23 factory in Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Marcin Rusak Flora Lamp I White two available
By Marcin Rusak
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This listing is for one lamp. There are two available.The Flora lamp is a handmade light sculpture with a unique combination of materials… Marcin Rusak’s perma material is a flow...
Category
2010s Futurist Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Misalliance Ex Antique Pink Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Misalliance Ex antique pink suspended light by Lexavala
Dimensions: D 16 x W 130 x H 8 cm
Materials: powder coated shade with details made of brass or stainless steel.
The...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 18 cm
Material: Brass
Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek.
Signed and Numbered
Information:
weigh...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 18 cm
Material: Brass
Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek.
Signed and numbered
Informati...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured in Poland during the 1960s. It features a green enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a clear glass cover. The por...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Armstrong 6 L Flush Mount Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Armstrong 6 L Flush Mount Light by Schwung
Dimensions: W 35.2 D 33.1 x H 139.3 cm
Materials: Brass, Opal glass
Weight: 4.1 kg
Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nicke...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,172 / item
Industrial Polished Hanging Tube Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made by MSI "Gwarancja" Olsztyn in Poland during the 1970s. It is made of iron and an aluminium. New wire. The light require...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a glass cover. The socket requires E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the l...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$139 / item
Art Deco table lamp, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This unique Art Deco table lamp from 1950s Poland is a rare and elegant piece, beautifully combining classic design with modern functionality. Standing 55 cm tall with a 40 cm diamet...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Walnut, Art Glass
$892 Sale Price
20% Off
Grey Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Oval Wall Sconces Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall lamp scone, cast iron, Holophane glass clear. Also for use outdoors.
Weight 5.50 kg / 12.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Grey Industrial Hanging Tube Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features an aluminium body and iron shade in grey hammerpaint color .The light is converted into th...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
TRN Ceramic Light, Model A1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if th...
Category
2010s Polish Lighting
Materials
Metal
$627 / item
Odyssey LG Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey LG Sconce by Schwung
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 38 cm
Materials: Brass, frosted glass
Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel, brass
Schwung is a German word...
Category
2010s Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$763 / item
Vintage White Porcelain Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain wall mounting and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/E 26 light bulbs. New wire. Th...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$139 / item
Odyssey Santorini LG by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Santorini MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.2 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Triplex Opal Glass.
Schwung is a German word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentumm of a positive manner. Synonyms: Verve, zest, panache, momentum.
Mission:
Developing lighting fixtures through simple and timeless materials, sustainably; we are committed to creating quality products that last. Beginning with the design we are constantly refining aesthetic and function. Both in the lamps themselves and throughout the manufacturing process we pursue a holistic approach to efficiency, and the reduction of environmental impact.
Concept:
Schwung is a lighting concept, connecting aesthetic and quality through matter. An exploration of history, forms and function, elegantly fulfilling an essential need of modern life, capturing light. Our pieces play with architecture or create spaces of their own. Founded by Dominique Sente (Belgium) and Rudi Nijssen (Netherlands). What began as a curiosity for objects, a venture in collecting...
Category
2010s Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Glass
$763 / item
Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured in Poland during the 1960s. It features a green enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a clear glass cover. The por...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Xl Polish Factory Lights With Prismatic Glass - Graphite Grey / Polished Steel
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED EXTRA LARGE FACTORY LIGHTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE
These oversized industrial pendant lights once illuminated factories across eastern Euro...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Odyssey LG Black Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey LG Black Wall Sconce by Schwung
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 38 cm
Materials: Black gunmetal, frosted glass
Finishes ...
Category
2010s Modern Polish Lighting
Materials
Glass
$763 / item
Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured in Poland during the 1960s. It features a green enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a frosted glass cover. The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Polish Factory Ceiling Lamp from Mesko, 1990s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Impressive 'bomb' hanging lamp manufactured by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland during the 1990s. It features a hammerpaint iron body and an iron grid. New porcelain socket requ...
Category
1990s Industrial Polish Lighting
Materials
Iron
Chandelier, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chandelier produced in Poland in the 1950s.
Dimensions: height 63 cm / diameter 57 cm.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
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